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Anheuser-Busch Director, Internal Communications in New York, New York
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $151,200-$179,550, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
This is a key internal leadership role, reporting directly to the VP of Communications. This director leads all company-wide employee communications, engaging our 18,000+ colleagues across more than 120 facilities. In this role you will translate our business into proactive, positive storytelling to drive employee engagement, and build brand reputation internally. The Director of Internal Communications will work directly with senior leaders, including the U.S. CEO, Chief External Affairs Officer, Chief People Officer, and the broader U.S. management team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
Lead the development/refinement, execution and measurement of the internal communications strategy
Work with the full communications team to ensure our company strategy and narrative is understood across the company
Lead key company “moments”, including:
Quarterly U.S. Town Hall meetings
Monthly Zone Leadership Team meetings
Company announcements
Senior personnel changes
Work with our People team and other functions to provide change management communications, as needed
Provide executive positioning support to the Chief People Officer
Develop / oversee the development of core communications materials, including:
Key messages / talking points
Scripts
Memos
Q&As
PowerPoint slides
Copywriting for internal platforms e.g. Newsletters, AB Television, Intranet, Internal postings etc.
Supervise agency partners to develop core materials, as listed above
Supervise agency partners, and internal partners to create (or repurpose) compelling creative assets
Coordinate with internal departments (sales, marketing, HR, IT, etc.) and our global colleagues to ensure internal alignment
Support the HR team with people-focused announcements and messaging e.g. review of benefits announcements
Coordinate with HR re. employer branding strategy and execution, ensuring seamless alignment
Ensure that key internal channels are updated e.g. weekly newsletter, intranet, TV screens
Develop and implement the strategy for employee advocacy platform to engage colleagues
Support Legal and Corporate Affairs communications efforts including function Town Halls and internal programming
Manage quarterly KPI dashboards, monitoring colleague engagement through all internal channels; refining strategy accordingly
Create programming for CEO’s quarterly internal Podcast series
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in communications, public relations or marketing.
Strong written, verbal and visual communications skills.
Consumer packaged goods experience (in-house or agency) preferred.
Management experience (managing vendors and/or direct reports) preferred.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, requests and deadlines while staying cool under pressure and maintaining a positive attitude
Creative, resourceful and self-motivated with passion for solving problems.
Comfortable working closely with senior executives with poise and professionalism.
Energetic, positive and optimistic approach to work.
Integrity and professionalism
Understand how to get things done in a large, matrixed organization
Be passionate about our work as communicators
Move quickly and feel comfortable leading significant announcements / projects within a large but fairly flat organization
Be able to move quickly to respond to day-to-day business needs
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers .
B ENEFITS :
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
Free Beer!
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today– and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.
As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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